A friend gave me this banjo for my son to play.  The only markings on it is 408 on the back and an eagle holding three arrows and a branch with three stars over its head.  It came in a hard case.  This is the only information I have.

1961 Barbie cap hair dryer by mattel. All parts are working. The item is made of plastic and is in great condition. It has a heating and cooling option which works wonderfully. The color is pink with a black case and teal cap.

Very pretty antique vase with painting on front and back.  Front is a woman in a garden with a butterfly on her shoulder and a small boy looking on.  The painting is signed, P. Roche.  On the back is a landscape.

I'm not sure how to assess the condition:  I would call it 'very good', although it is appearent that it has been used to hold flowers at one point, as there is residue on the inside.  Also, there is a small amount of rust where the bottom of the vase joins to the base.  There are no cracks or chips.

The handles and other trim are ornate.  It has ornate, raised gold painted accents from top to bottom.

On the underside of the vase, there is a double L mark (with a letter inside which is difficult to make out.  There is also what appears to be a number (perhaps 8.11 ?? or 8.41 ?? or 811 ?? or 841 ??) encircled below the double L mark.  The number itself is difficult to make out.  The word "SEVRES" is printed below the number.

a painting of a bull fashioned after the cave paingings in Altamira, Spain

 Dimensions above, Machine and treadle 5 drawer base came as single unit.  Notions cabinet was included as veneer is a perfect match, as are drawer pulls.  Uncertain as to date of purchase from Sears, both were given to me when Grandmother passed.  Since then has been in my livingroom, and guests have inquired as to the value.  Minor veneer damage, as machine was used for 30+ years by original owner to make quilts and clothing for the family, primarily in El Dorado, Ark. Photos will be added in the near future.

Four of the six panels have cracks in them and the glass needs some cleaning but otherwise this lamp is as it always has been.    It was appraised for $1000 at Antiques Roadshow last year; however, it was at the end of the show and the table was mobbed with people.  The appraiser did not know it was signed and numbered - just took one look at it and that was it.  I wonder if the markings make any difference in case I should ever want to sell it.